Brendan vs Mccoy

Baby Name Comparison — 2026

Brendan

Boy #1,013 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"prince, chieftain"

Origin: Celtic

Cultural Roots

Irish American English Australian

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#1,013
Total SSA Count
221
Syllables
2
Formality
Moderate
Nicknames
Bren, Brenny

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Mccoy

Boy #911 Most Popular 2 Syllables

Meaning

"son of Aodh (fire)"

Origin: Irish Gaelic

Cultural Roots

American Irish Scottish

Quick Stats

Popularity Rank
#911
Total SSA Count
256
Syllables
2
Formality
Casual
Nicknames
Mac, Coy

Playground Safety Score

✓ All Clear
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Popularity Comparison

Brendan Rank #1,013
Mccoy Rank #911

Mccoy is more popular, ranked #911 vs #1013 for Brendan.

Popularity Over Time

Historical US popularity rank — lower number means more popular.

Middle Name Pairings

Brendan ___

  • Brendan James
  • Brendan Patrick
  • Brendan Michael
  • Brendan Thomas
  • Brendan John
  • Brendan Paul

Mccoy ___

  • Mccoy James
  • Mccoy Lee
  • Mccoy Thomas
  • Mccoy Wade
  • Mccoy Dean
  • Mccoy Cole

Sibling Name Ideas

Names that pair well as siblings.

If you choose Brendan

Siobhan Declan Caitlin Connor Fiona

If you choose Mccoy

Wilder Gentry Crosby Sadie Wren

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Frequently Asked Questions

Is Brendan or Mccoy more popular?

Mccoy is more popular, ranked #911 compared to Brendan at #1013 in the United States.

What do Brendan and Mccoy mean?

Brendan means "prince, chieftain" (Celtic origin). Mccoy means "son of Aodh (fire)" (Irish Gaelic origin).

Are Brendan and Mccoy boy or girl names?

Brendan is primarily a boy name. Mccoy is primarily a boy name.

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